Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) has declared a monthly tax-free dividend of $0.0450 per share, payable on May 1, 2026. The fund also redeemed 200 Variable Municipal Term Preferred Shares on April 2, 2026, reducing its outstanding leverage. Federated Hermes, Inc. manages $902.6 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Vista Investment Partners established a new $4.7 million stake in Federated Hermes (FHI) by purchasing 87,729 shares in Q1 2026. The position represents 1.32% of the fund's AUM. Federated Hermes shares have surged 64.4% over the past year, driven by record AUM of $902.6 billion and strong Q4 2025 earnings that beat expectations. However, investors should note the company's heavy reliance on money market fund revenues (53%), which could face pressure if interest rates decline.

The article identifies four stocks that combine strong shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks with solid fundamentals: Federated Hermes (8.9% shareholder yield), Janus Henderson (6.5% shareholder yield), Cass Information Systems (7.6% shareholder yield), and Victory Capital (7.7% shareholder yield). All four companies demonstrate sustainable capital returns backed by strong free cash flow, healthy balance sheets, and reasonable valuations, making them suitable for income-focused investors seeking disciplined capital allocation.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.0450 per share, payable on April 1, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of March 23, 2026. The dividend amount remains unchanged from the previous month. The fund seeks to provide investors with current dividend income exempt from regular federal income tax and the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT).

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:FMN) has declared a dividend, providing investors with current dividend income exempt from regular federal income tax and federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). The fund continues its strategy of delivering tax-advantaged income to investors.

As of February 2026, several companies are preparing dividend distributions with ex-dividend dates on February 6 and payment dates on February 13. The article highlights eight dividend-paying stocks ranging from high-yield options like Alliance Resource (9.78%) and Kinetik Holdings (7.94%) to more conservative choices like Federated Investors B (2.60%). While these opportunities offer potential income, investors are cautioned to research thoroughly as high yields can indicate underlying company challenges.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) declared a monthly tax-free dividend of $0.0450 per share, maintaining the same amount as the previous month. The fund announced portfolio management changes effective February 27, 2026, adding Ann Ferentino and Derek Plaski to the team in anticipation of senior portfolio manager Lee Cunningham II's retirement on April 1, 2026.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund announced a tax-free dividend for investors, offering current income exempt from regular federal income tax and alternative minimum tax.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund announced a tax-free dividend for investors, offering current income exempt from regular federal income tax and alternative minimum tax.

Federated Hermes introduced a new Market Neutral ETF (MKTN) that seeks long-term capital appreciation while limiting stock market risk, leveraging their MDT investment team's three-decade quantitative investment approach.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund announced a tax-exempt dividend for investors, providing current income exempt from regular federal income tax and alternative minimum tax.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund announced a tax-exempt dividend for investors, providing current income exempt from regular federal income tax and alternative minimum tax.